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Museum of International Cultures

"Money & Currency" International Discovery Box - On Campus
Time Frames
During School Day
Formats
On Campus Program
Grades
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th, Talented/Gifted, Special Ed
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Description
This box is more than just paper money and coins from around the world! This box includes fur, shells, beads, and other items of value to show that money is not just legal tender. Activities for younger students focus on counting money and engaging in transactions, whereas activities for older students focus on different types of economies and their histories. A great box for applied mathematics! Box includes 11 items (or sets of items) from Canada, France, Laos, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Papua New Guinea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and West Africa.

Students Will
  • touch museum objects
  • discuss museum objects
  • analyze museum objects
  • Book:Around the World with Money (Study of Money) by Tim Clifford ISBN#160472403X

Details
Dates: Mon - Friday
Times: For staff presentation, 8 - 3; If keeping box, school has it for one week
Duration: If keeping box, 1 week duration
School Fee: Flat Rate: $250.00
Minimum Attendance: 10
Maximum Attendance: 400
Bilingual: No
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Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: Call the Executive Director, Mary Fae Kamm at 972.572.0462 or email: [email protected]
Deadline: Box needs to be reserved at least one week in advance
Cancellation Policy: You will be charged for the number of people for whom you initially book the tour/Discovery Box unless you notify us of the change 48 hours in advance. If you must cancel your tour/Discovery Box, you must notify us 48 hours in advance. If you do not cancel in the allotted time and you will still be invoiced for the full amount. Exceptions will be made in the case of inclement weather, provided that the school can reschedule.
After School Policy: Tours/Discovery Boxes available from 4-5 p.m. Class size limited and advance notice required.

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